So Easy Pan Cookies

Quick, easy bar cookies. Common on hand ingredients, mix together in no time. I make these several times a week. Is it a Double And Triple Sometimes I double the chips or use different kinds of chips, they come out delightful every time. easy to make gluten-free by substituting equal parts almond flour/meal . Use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips in aluminate chemicals . Butter Has Barely Any Lactose ,

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 pieces

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour or 3⁄4 cup  almond flour or 3⁄4 cup  meal
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 X 8 square pan with cooking spray. ( I use a Gladware ovenware pan).
2. Thoroughly stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high for 1 minute. Add brown sugar and stir well. Stir in the egg and vanilla and beat 15 strokes with a mixing spoon.
4. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and stir just until mixed. Mixture will still be very warm so let it cool for 5 minutes. Stir in chips.
5. Sometimes I stir in a teaspoon of cinnamon just for kicks.
6. Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and bars appear set (edges will be brown).
7. Let cool for about 20 minutes. Slice into 16 bars.
8. Makes 16.